Bo’s BACK! Bichette Picks Up Player Option | Should the New York Mets MOVE Him to Second Base?

New York Mets face a pivotal infield shakeup as Bo Bichette returns—should the star convert to second base to optimize the lineup? Is Marcus Semien’s role jeopardized by his declining production, or does veteran status still guarantee playing time? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the impact of Bichette’s contract opt-in on the Mets’ offensive firepower and examines the infield logjam with Brett Baty, Jefferson Rojas, and emerging prospects like Mitch Voit and Emilien Pitre. The discussion focuses on defensive analytics, arm strength, and the puzzling decision to prioritize Semien despite negative defensive value. Key topics include potential free agent additions like Edmundo Sosa, the fate of Cristian Pache after DFA, and bold predictions for internal player development and pitching upgrades. Should the Mets cut bait with Semien for a better roster fit, or will loyalty cloud smart roster decisions heading into the new season? Episode Topic Timestamps 00:00 Bo Bichette's Role & Impact Discussion of Bo Bichette opting in, his contract situation, and projected offensive impact on the Mets lineup. 08:32 Infield Alignment: Bichette, Baty, Semien Analysis of optimal Mets infield configuration, defensive metrics, and long-term positional outlook for Baty, Bichette, and emerging prospects. 19:27 Marcus Semien's Future Evaluation of Semien's place on the roster, possible platoon/utility roles, and argument for moving on or reducing his role in favor of younger players. Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow Locked On Mets on Twitter Locked On Mets   / lockedonmets   Ryan Finkelstein   / finkelsteinryan   #Mets #NewYorkMets #mlb Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gameday Mens Health Gameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture  before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at  https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/re... KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.  Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. 5-Hour ENERGY Spice up your season with rich pumpkin flavor and bold cinnamon swagger in every sip.  Pumpkin Spice 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots are available for a limited time in stores and on https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon.  FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)